Performance Analyst

Overview Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Performance Analyst. We’re looking to appoint a high-performing, detail-oriented Performance Analyst to join our Business Performance and Analytics team (part of the wider Strategy, Insight & External Affairs Team). Our team provides a central business intelligence function, supporting colleagues across the Karbon Group to achieve the strategic aims set out in our Stronger Foundations Strategy. We deliver robust business planning, performance management, trend analysis, and research and insight, with a strong emphasis on data quality, consistency, and technical integrity. This role is suited to someone who takes personal ownership of their work, is motivated by accuracy and clarity, and is confident working with complex data to produce insight that influences business decisions.<br>About The Role Working in a small, collaborative team, you'll be responsible for end-to-end performance analysis and reporting, supporting strategic and business planning processes and the production of accurate, timely regulatory returns. You'll be expected to work with complex datasets, apply appropriate analytical techniques, and produce outputs that are precise, well-structured, and decision-ready. High standards of data validation, documentation, and version control are essential. The role also involves contributing to high-profile, outcomes-focused projects, where you will be expected to clearly articulate insights, challenge assumptions constructively, and provide evidence-based recommendations that drive operational and strategic improvement.<br>About You You're a focused, well-organised, and delivery-driven analyst who takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. You're comfortable managing your own workload, meeting deadlines, and maintaining attention to detail even when working under pressure. You're committed to continuous improvement, actively seeking feedback and using it to refine both your technical capability and the way you work. You can provide clear, confident, and proportionate advice to senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted analytical partner rather than a passive report-writer. You're a clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex analysis into meaningful insight for a range of audiences. You have strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to present information effectively using Power BI, and you take responsibility for ensuring your outputs are both technically sound and fit for purpose. You're also motivated to maintain and develop your professional expertise, building external networks to share best practice and stay current with developments in performance analysis and business intelligence.<br>Working With Us You'll be part of our Business Performance and Analytics Team led by Robin Purser, Head of Data and Business Performance . If you'd like to know more about the role, feel free to reach out to at .<br>Key Details Performance Analyst - permanent role<br>Salary is £47,294 per annum<br>Location: Gosforth Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne<br>37 Hours per week with home and flexible working hours available, alongside regular office days<br>Regular travel will be required<br>We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and we welcome all applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to, and do not place them at, or make them a risk in the role they're applying for.<br>The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.<br>Why Join Us We offer a generous benefits package to support your wellbeing and development, including:<br>26 days annual leave (rising to 31 after 3 years)<br>Birthday leave<br>Occupational pension<br>Health cash plan<br>Flexible benefits pot<br>Access to funding for qualifications, conferences, and learning events<br>Ready To Apply? If this sounds like the role for you, apply now via our website: love seeing the real you in your application. It's fine to use AI tools for things like polishing grammar or improving formatting—but your CV and supporting statement should still reflect your own skills, experience, and personality, so we do not accept applications that are fully generated by AI without your own input.<br>Key Dates Closing date for applications<br>Monday 4 May 2026<br>We may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of strong applications—so don't wait too long to apply!<br>Interview date<br>w/c 11 May (date to be confirmed)<br>We're Inclusive We're proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria, you'll be guaranteed an interview.<br>Need a reasonable adjustment to apply? Contact us at <br>A Note for Recruitment Agencies We're lucky to have a great Preferred Supplier List (PSL) in place, so we're not looking for additional agency support right now. Thanks for understanding—we've got this covered!<br>#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 47294 - 47294 per year

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